Does anyone comb their fleece or pile?

[Min M]

I have a pair of mitts made out of Polartec Thermal Pro fleece that have started looking a bit matted in high wear areas. I tried combing out a small patch with sewing pins, resulting in the patch looking more like the unmatted parts of the glove.

Does combing restore most of the insulating properties of the fleece? Would it be better to get new mitts?

[David Thomas]

In the early 80's Patagonia pile garments got very pilly with use. They could be restored to date-worthy clothing (well, in Berkeley) by shaving the pills off.

[todd]

Don't trash 'em yet.

Try David's shaving technique – using a sweater shaver first.

[Steve K]

Did you try washing and drying it? I find that when my fleece gets matted it's only a matter of a simple laundry cycle to bring it back.

[Redacted k]

I have read that the nap is created in the first place using a wire brush. I have been thinking about trying this on my fleece to freshen it up.

[Miguel Arboleda]

Use a cat hair brush. Works perfectly.

[Min M]

Thanks for all the suggestions. Interesting how the nap is created.

[Eric Blumensaadt]

I brush my 300 weight pile jacket once in a while and it purrs in appreciation.

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